What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker Join Our Team today! position at Bear Mountain at Worcester?
Bear Mountain at Worcester -
Are you looking for a rewarding career and seeking an opportunity to work in a positive environment? Bear Mountain Healthcare has an opportunity for you!
Bear Mountain Healthcare at Worcester, a skilled nursing facility in Worcester, MA, is currently seeking a Social Service Director. Bear Mountain Healthcare will exceed your expectations! We offer a family like environment to staff and residents. Together, we offer the highest quality of care in a clean, safe, and supportive atmosphere. Our center specializes in ventilator care and neurobehavioral TBI / ABI health and rehab.
Social Worker Responsibilities include :
The Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible for meeting the psychosocial needs of our residents. SSD tasks include :
Completing Social Service assessments i.e., MDS, psychosocial and trauma assessments
Developing a person-centered plan of care with residents, their families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Encouraging residents to participate in their plan of care and set realistic, attainable goals
Reporting concerns to the Administrator
Managing resident grievances
Provide support to residents and families coping with aging related illness, grief, and adjustment to new residence.
Discharge planning and coordination of community services
Assisting residents with Advance Directive and legal documentation and maintaining appropriate documentation for HCP, Guardians and Rogers reviews etc.
Use resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for each resident.
Offer daily contact with residents, providing opportunities to vocalize concerns and provide reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare
Requirements :
Long term care nursing home experience preferred
Social Service Degree
We Offer :
- Competitive benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive salary
- Competitive paid time off
- Major Holidays off
